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SUMMARY:Japan Fes NYC 2026:  Japanese Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:JAPAN Fes\, one of the city’s most beloved street food events\, is returning to celebrate a major milestone: its 10th anniversary in New York City\, bringing dozens of Japanese food vendors to the streets for a full day of snacking\, sipping and exploring.  Each event typically runs from 10 am to 6 pm and pops up in neighborhoods across Manhattan\, Brooklyn and Queens. \nHere are the 2026 JAPAN Fes dates in NYC: \nMarch 28 in the East Village\nMarch 29 in Midtown West \nApril 4 in the Village\nApril 5 on the Upper West Side\nApril 11 in the East Village\nApril 12 in the East Village\nApril 18 in Morningside Heights\nApril 19 in Chelsea\nApril 25 in Chelsea\nApril 26 in Astoria\nMay\nMay 2 on the Upper East Side\nMay 3 on the Upper West Side\nMay 9 in Chelsea\nMay 24 in the Village\nMay 30 on the Upper East Side\nMay 31 in the East Village\nJune\nJune 6 in the East Village\nJune 7 on the Upper West Side\nJune 14 in the East Village\nJune 21 in Brooklyn\nJune 27 in Times Square\nJune 28 in Astoria\nJuly\nJuly 11 in Chelsea\nJuly 19 in Times Square\nAugust\nAugust 2 on the Upper West Side\nSeptember\nSeptember 12 in Chelsea\nSeptember 13 in Chelsea\nSeptember 19 on the Upper East Side\nSeptember 26 in Morningside Heights\nSeptember 27 on the Upper East Side\nOctober\nOctober 3 in the East Village\nOctober 10 in Astoria\nOctober 24 in the East Village\nOctober 25 on the Upper West Side
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japan-fes-nyc-2026-japanese-food-festival/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Food,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T000000
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SUMMARY:Queens Night Market
DESCRIPTION:The Queens Night Market is a large\, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens\, featuring over 100 independent vendors selling merchandise\, art\, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances\, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of NYC and Queens. \nEvery Saturday from  4pm to midnight \nApril.18 to  August 22  and  September 19 to October 31. 2026 \nWe’re located behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Corona Park in Queens NYC \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/queens-night-market-2/
LOCATION:New York Hall of Science\, 47-01 111th St\, Corona\, NY\, 11368\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Night Market
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Ed Young’s Bright Worlds
DESCRIPTION:For over 60 years\, Ed Young (1931–2023) invigorated the world of children’s books through intimate storytelling\, inventive artistry\, and potent emotionality. This first U.S. retrospective features original artwork from 15 of his most significant projects—focusing on works drawn from his personal story and Chinese folktales—alongside a selection of his sketchbooks\, family photos\, and personal effects. \nYoung achieved distinction as a beloved storyteller and illustrator who challenged younger audiences with pictorial and moral complexity. He was a towering figure in children’s literature\, reaching wide audiences while earning the field’s top honors. His retelling of the Chinese “Little Red Riding Hood\,” Lon Po Po\, introduced generations of children to Chinese folklore and won the Caldecott Medal; he also received two Caldecott Honors for earlier works. Across his career\, he garnered numerous accolades\, including multiple selections for The New York Times’ “10 Best Illustrated Children’s Books” list. \nThe exhibition traces Young’s family life in Shanghai\, where he was the fourth youngest of five children. As a teenager\, he and his brother were sent to live in Hong Kong to flee the civil war in China. He immigrated to America for college\, eventually earning an art degree from the ArtCenter School in Los Angeles\, and then moved to New York. “I set out with $20 borrowed money in my pocket to bet my life in New York City\,” he wrote. After being laid off from an advertising studio\, he submitted sketches to children’s book publisher Ursula Nordstrom\, who hired him to illustrate The Mean Mouse and Other Mean Stories (1962)\, launching a career that would span over 100 books. \nHis most memorable projects were deeply personal. Ed Young’s Bright Worlds guides viewers through key moments of his life and oeuvre with original artwork from The House Baba Built (2011)\, about his childhood in Japan-occupied Shanghai; Voices of the Heart (1997)\, exploring Chinese culture through the relationship between writing\, image and his lifelong tai chi practice; My Mei Mei (2006)\, on adopting his daughters; and Bright World (2024)\, a book published posthumously in China\, meditating on the cyclical nature of life. \n“So many of us grew up on Ed Young’s art and storytelling\,” said Herb Tam\, MOCA’s Chief Curator. “This exhibition will reveal what went into crafting masterworks of the children’s book form. Visitors will be enchanted by his fluent handling of media—from pastel and cut paper to pen\, ink\, and collage—and inspired by his story as a resourceful immigrant striving to make his mark in a creative field.” \n“As a father of three\, I’ve seen firsthand how children’s books shape the way we see the world\,” said Michael Lee\, MOCA’s President. “The imagery and storytelling stay with us—they become part of our family conversations\, our imaginations\, and even the way we share stories later in life. It’s a special honor to explore the life and mind of Ed Young\, whose work has inspired generations. Through this exhibition\, we not only celebrate his extraordinary achievements but also revisit how deeply his art was shaped by his journey as a Chinese American—reflecting his early life in China and the graceful balance he found as a lifelong practitioner of tai chi.” \nEd Young’s Bright Worlds is part of MOCA’s Luminaries for America250\, a yearlong celebration of Chinese American historymakers at the Semiquincentennial. For more about the Luminaries project\, visit https://www.mocanyc.org/2026/01/02/moca-luminaries-for-america250/ \nPhoto of Ed Young by Sean Kernan
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/exhibition-ed-youngs-bright-worlds/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Art,Book,Grades K–5
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTSTAMP:20260613T031822
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Backtalkers Academy: Critical Race Theory\, historical memory\, feminism\, democracy\, and education
DESCRIPTION:Since 2020\, AAPF’s summer schools have served as foundational platforms for learning about the forbidden histories and knowledge that make collective advocacy and activation possible. \nOver the course of five Wednesdays starting May 27th\, and together with our partners the Freedom to Learn Network and Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies at Columbia Law School\, Backtalkers Academy through homerooms\, plenaries\, intensives and office hours\, will engage in interactive conversations on Critical Race Theory\, historical memory\, feminism\, democracy\, and education. Featuring some of the most distinguished racial justice and democracy experts including Carol Anderson\, Barbara Arnwine\, Kimberlé Crenshaw\, Ibram X. Kendi\, Nancy MacLean\, Jason Stanley\, and Kaye Wise Whitehead\, and many more\, this is a space to sharpen your analysis of the democratic crisis we are living through and forge the tools needed to fight back. \nWe will be running a special 10% early bird discount to the first 100 people who register by April 10th. Just use EarlyBird10 at checkout. \nIn addition\, limited 50% scholarships are available  for those who would not otherwise be able to attend.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/virtual-backtalkers-academy-critical-race-theory-historical-memory-feminism-democracy-and-education/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education,History,Virtual,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
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SUMMARY:Asian American Films at the Tribeca Film Festival with Discount Code
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month\, Asian CineVision is excited to spotlight a group of films at this year’s Tribeca Festival that reflect the range\, creativity\, and storytelling power of Asian and Asian diasporic voices on screen. \nWe are proud to cohost a selection of screenings at the 2026 Tribeca Festival\, and we’d love for our community to join us! \nCommunity Discount: Use code TF26ASIANCINE at checkout for 20% off tickets to the featured screenings below. Be sure to enter the code in the “Promotional code” field upon checkout (NOT in the “unlock hidden ticket” option). \nBORN TO KILL  Directed by Sally Tran   World Premiere \n\n5:30 PM | June 07   Shorts Theater at Spring Studios\n5:30 PM | June 13   AMC 19th St. East 6\nFrom the Vietnam War to the New York streets\, Vietnamese refugees built the infamous 80s gang Born to Kill\, bound by brotherhood\, blood\, and the mantra: Love. Money. Sin.\nGET TICKETS  https://tribecafilm.com/films/born-to-kill-2026\n\nCOLORS OF WHITE ROCK  Directed by Khoroldorj Choijoovanchig    World Premiere \n\n5:15 PM | June 07  Village East by Angelika\n5:15 PM | June 09  AMC 19th St. East 6\n5:15 PM | June 10  AMC 19th St. East 6\nThe immersive and deeply cinematic Colors of White Rock follows a determined female truck driver working the mines of Mongolia as she arduously navigates the treacherous Gobi Desert in an endless race to the Chinese border.\nGET TICKETS  https://tribecafilm.com/films/colors-of-white-rock-2026\n\nIMPRINT    Directed by Ran Jing    World Premiere \n\n8:15 PM | June 06  Shorts Theater at Spring Studios\n8:30 PM | June 10  Shorts Theater at Spring Studios\n9:15 PM | June 13  AMC 19th St. East 6\nIn a near-future where knowledge can be traded for citizenship\, a desperate mother buys an immigrant’s expertise to give her daughter a competitive edge – at a cost she never imagined.\nGET TICKETS  https://tribecafilm.com/films/imprint-2026\n\nMEMORIZU   Directed by Miiku Sakanishi    World Premiere \n\n8:15 PM | June 06  Village East by Angelika\n6:30 PM | June 07  AMC 19th St. East 6\n6:00 PM | June 13  AMC 19th St. East 6\nAfter his father-in-law breaks his leg\, Yuta travels to a rural town in Kyushu to lend a hand at the photo studio he runs in this beautiful meditation on memory\, time\, and the power of images to connect people and family.\nGET TICKETS https://tribecafilm.com/films/memorizu-2026\n\nTAKE ME HOME  Directed by Liz Sargent  New York Premiere \n\n1:00 PM | June 06  SVA Theatre\n6:00 PM | June 07  AMC 19th St. East 6\n3:00 PM | June 09  Village East by Angelika\nAnna\, a 38-year-old Korean adoptee with a cognitive disability\, cares for her aging parents in a fragile balance of meeting one another’s needs. When a Florida heat wave shatters their family and Anna’s routine\, her future is uncertain until she creates a world where she can thrive.\nGET TICKETS  https://tribecafilm.com/films/take-me-home-2026\n\nTHE KEEPER OF THE CAMPHOR TREE   Directed by Tomohiko Ito  North American Premiere \n\n8:15 PM | June 05  AMC 19th St. East 6\n6:15 PM | June 06  AMC 19th St. East 6\n5:00 PM | June 09  AMC 19th St. East 6\nThe inspiring animated feature The Keeper of the Camphor Tree follows the personal metamorphosis of young Naoi who is offered a way out of a life of misfortune on the condition he accepts a mysterious role.\nGET TICKETS  https://tribecafilm.com/films/keeper-of-the-camphor-tree-2026\n\nTIKTOK NEVER DIES  Directed by Hao Wu  World Premiere \n\n5:30 PM | June 4  Village East by Angelika\n3:00 PM | June 05  Village East by Angelika\n2:45 PM | June 13  Village East by Angelika\n\nWhen TikTok faces a nationwide ban\, three influencers fight for their livelihoods\, their voices\, and the First Amendment. As their efforts advance to the Supreme Court\, questions swirl around the stakes\, power\, and control of the future of social media.\nGET TICKETS  https://tribecafilm.com/films/tiktok-never-dies-2026
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-films-at-the-tribeca-film-festival-with-discount-code/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T150000
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SUMMARY:The AI Strategy Lab for Social Justice Advocates: Critical analysis and grounded decision making for our collective future
DESCRIPTION:AI Strategy Lab for Social Justice Advocates is a live\, online learning series designed for change agents who want to understand AI with more groundedness\, clarity\, and rigor. We are here to slow down the panic and give you a clear place to process the complexity. Across four live sessions\, we will move beyond hype\, panic\, and abstract concern to building a solid foundation for understanding what AI is\, how it works\, and how to make sense of the range of opportunities and harms that exist. We will examine concrete case studies\, practice making complex decisions around AI usage\, intervention\, and accountability\, and restore agency by creating practical options beyond all-or-nothing. You will leave with better questions\, immediately useful tools\, and more confidence to participate in shaping our future. \nAI systems are already being embedded into schools\, workplaces\, media\, and everyday decision-making at a speed and scale we simply cannot ignore. \nThis series is an invitation to locate yourself in the struggle. \nYour expertise already matters. This course will help you understand where and how to use it. \n✅ CLASS 1. AI Fundamentals: Current technical and ethical landscape       June 4\n✅ ​CLASS 2. The Dual Edge of AI: When opportunity meets systemic harm  June 11\n​✅ CLASS 3. Grounded Decision Making: Choices beyond all or nothing      June 18\n​✅ CLASS 4. Collective Courage: Building sustainable conditions                 June 25 \nYou will leave with a set of tools\, frameworks\, and principles necessary to evaluate AI’s impacts (both good and bad) and make grounded decisions. \nThe program isn’t about learning “how to use AI\,” but rather locating ourselves in the broader context of AI and building the capacity to ask *better* questions and make honest choices for ourselves\, our workplaces\, and communities. \nCritical analysis and grounded decision making for our collective future. \nFor justice-oriented leaders\, advocates\, organizers\, educators\, funders\, nonprofit professionals\, HR/DEI practitioners\, policymakers\, and change makers who want to understand AI with more clarity\, rigor\, and courage. \nMichelle MiJung Kim is an award-winning author\, speaker\, entrepreneur\, and lifelong social justice activist whose work sits at the intersection of personal transformation and systemic change. She is the founder and CEO of The Courage Studio\, a strategy lab and practice ground for collective courage.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-ai-strategy-lab-for-social-justice-advocates-critical-analysis-and-grounded-decision-making-for-our-collective-future/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Technology,Virtual,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260613T031822
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SUMMARY:Performance – The Table
DESCRIPTION:The Table is a new work of performance that explores insatiability\, grief\, and the body within larger systems. Through immersive\, visceral meditations and a fever dream-like performance language—combining movement\, puppetry\, and everyday objects—the work opens liminal\, shifting worlds where anything can become a portal. Rooted in Pink Fang’s legacy of socially engaged\, interdisciplinary performance\, the work centers collective experience\, relational exchange\, and the body as a site of inquiry. Both poetic and unsettling\, it examines the forces that drive desire and dissatisfaction\, asking a central question: What is enough?
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/performance-the-table/
LOCATION:The Gym\, Judson Memorial Church\, 234 Thompson St\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260613T031822
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Shared Lines: Asian American Stories on Route 66
DESCRIPTION:Route 66 might be the U.S.’s most famous highway. Traversing the country from Santa Monica\, CA to Chicago\, IL\, it’s been immortalized in songs\, books\, and movies. But along that iconic highway are stories that are far lesser known. \nWith a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, illustrator Sammy Yuen set out on a roadtrip to capture those stories. This exhibition — coinciding with Route 66’s 100th anniversary this fall — brings some of them to life. \nLike the stone guardian lions that appeared out of nowhere in Amboy\, CA\, a former ghost town purchased by Japanese American restaurateur and preservationist\, Albert Okura. The water towers in Kingman\, AZ that once supported operations of the railroad built by Chinese laborers. The Chinese American Museum of Chicago\, housed in an erstwhile tofu factory donated by Chinese immigrant and grocery magnate Raymond Lee. \n“This whole journey started with my first exhibition at Pearl River Mart\,” says Sammy. “Showing my new exhibition there brings it back\, full circle. I also like the idea of exploring Asian American communities outside of New York City’s Chinatowns. Beyond Manhattan and Flushing. Sometimes it’s just a strip mall or restaurants spread out in an area. But the stories of the people are often the same.” \nJoin us for the opening reception on June 6. Attendance is free but registration is appreciated. \n\nOn view June 6 through Sept. 27 in the Pearl River Mart gallery at 452 Broadway\nFree and open to the public every day from 11 AM to 7 PM\nLearn more in our interview with Sammy\n\nSpecial thanks to the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, who provided curation for this exhibition. \nThis exhibition is dedicated to Sammy’s father\, Sammy Yuen\, Sr. (1935 to 2026)\, for his unwavering support of the people he loved. \nAbout the Artist\nSammy Yuen is an artist\, illustrator\, designer\, writer\, and martial arts instructor. He is the recipient of multiple grants\, including awards from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council\, the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, and the Asian American Arts Alliance. His work has been exhibited at Pearl River Mart\, the Chinese American Museum of Chicago\, and Google Arts & Culture. He is currently developing a multi-generational picture book inspired by his family’s martial arts legacy. \nWith over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry\, he has created book covers — including more than 35 New York Times bestsellers — as well as marketing and advertising materials\, animated videos\, and social media assets. Across all of his work\, his goal is to tell stories that engage audiences and spark conversation.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/shared-lines-asian-american-stories-on-route-66/
LOCATION:Pearl River Mart Gallery – Soho\, 452 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
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SUMMARY:Theater: HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts
DESCRIPTION:By William Shakespeare\nA Trilogy in Two Parts\nAdapted and Directed by Stephen Brown-Fried  \nIt will have an all Asian cast as part of NAATCO\, the National Asian American Theater Company. \nNAATCO returns to The Public with their production of Shakespeare’s trilogy\, HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS\, adapted and directed by Stephen Brown-Fried. Condensed into two parts and performed in rep\, experience this saga of a nation spinning wildly out of control. Part 1: Foreign Wars kicks off with the funeral of King Henry V\, leaving his infant son on the throne and sending the country into decades of spiraling chaos both abroad and at home. Part 2: Civil Strife picks up nearly 30 years later\, as nascent domestic feuds rapidly metastasize into the full-blown civil war known as the War of the Roses. \nEnter promo code H6OUTREACH on the ticketing page before selecting your seats for $45 tickets!\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-henry-vi-a-trilogy-in-two-parts/
LOCATION:Public Theater\, 425 Lafayette Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
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SUMMARY:Theater: Pan Asian Rep's NuWorks 2026
DESCRIPTION:Pan Asian Rep culminates its 49th Milestone Season with the annual NuWorks Festival\, an experimental series of self-created work from innovative artists exploring an eclectic range of genres and techniques using poetry\, text\, dance and music. \nTisa Chang founded Pan Asian Rep in 1977 with the vision to promote equity and access that Asian American artists can equally follow\, focusing on stories of social justice issues with distinctive Off-Broadway Productions\, tours\, national outreach\, and community service\, \nNuWorks Program A \n\n\nHappy to Be Here By Miguel Sutedjo\na one man musical written\, performed\, accompanied and lived by Miguel Sutedjo\, exploring his decision to return to NYC from Paradise\, also known as Taiwan. During his year there\, he wrote puppet shows and ESL musicals for his middle schoolers\, ate rice for every meal\, and fell in love with convenience stores\, universal healthcare\, and Asian hospitality. So if he was so happy there\, why did he come back? \n \nUntil the First Snow By Tanya Ko-Hong\nAmid the 1992 Los Angeles Riots\, Kelly travels to her grandmother’s home on the outskirts of Seoul\, where past and present blur and fractured memories uncover a buried family history that reshapes her sense of identity and inner strength.\nDates: Sat\, June 13\, 2026\, Thu\, June 18\, 2026 \nNuWorks Program B \nThe Tea on Robert By Amy Pan\nWhen her dream London vacation is complicated by the 1848 tea espionage–when England stole tea from China–third-grade teacher Cecilia Wang is torn between her idyllic adventures and classroom full of children she can no longer teach the same way.” \nA Water Play By Katie May Porter\nThis is a story about how water holds our stories – our past\, our present\, and our future – and how words and water can both hurt and heal our communities.\nDates: Fri\, June 19\, 2026\, Sun\, June 14\, 2026 \nNuWorks Program C \nALLIES By Franky D. Gonzalez\, Jeff Liu\, & Zakiya Young\nA Black woman\, an Asian man\, and a Latino man come together to interrogate whether their communities can show up for each other in this tumultuous moment or if the divisions are now too deep for connection to ever be possible. \nShe Said Fuck That’s a Pretty Giant Deep Ocean By Jingyi Luna Peng\nA Chinese theatre artist in America moves through rehearsal rooms\, therapy language\, and immigration logic—all systems that insist on narrating her—until her body becomes the only truth left\, which the audience will translate anyway.\nDates: Tue\, June 16\, 2026\, Sat\, June 20\, 2026 \nNuWorks Program D \nMET Cute by Isabel Beatriz Tongson\nIn the MET\, where relics of their cultures are kept behind glass\, two people reconnect with their heritages and ancestors in spite of the white plaster walls that house them; make-outs and destruction of property may ensue. \nHow to Catch Crickets With Your Bare Hands by Camilla Shae\nAfter opening her grandmother’s chest of secrets\, a woman is possessed by ancestral memories that plunge her into World War II Japan\, forcing her to physically unpack layer after layer. Is this her inheritance? \nTHE TOILET QUEEN By Patrick Lee\nA sharp-witted lady transforms a yard full of discarded toilets into a hilarious and heartfelt protest garden that celebrates her community and refuses to be ignored.\nDates: Wed\, June 17\, 2026\, Sun\, June 21\, 2026 \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/theater-pan-asian-reps-nuworks-2026/
LOCATION:Theater Row\, 410 West 42nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Theater
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624
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SUMMARY:NY Early Voting and Primary Election Day
DESCRIPTION:Early Voting NY Primary Election: June 13\, 2026 –  June 21\, 2026 \nPrimary Election Day: June 23\, 2026 \nFind your NY early voting or Primary Election Day poll site and Sample Ballot \n\nNew York City: https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc/\nNew York City Wait Time Map at the Polls: https://www.vote.nyc/page/wait-time-map\nNew York State: https://www.elections.ny.gov/\nOther States: https://apiavote.org/how-to-vote/in-your-state/\n\nPrimary elections determine which candidates from each political party will move on to the general election later in the year. \n*Only voters registered with a party holding an election can vote in this election. \nIn this election\, all voters registered with a major political party can vote for: \n\nState Comptroller\nState Senate\nState Assembly\n\nSome voters may also see these on their ballot\, depending on where they live:  \n\nU.S. House of Representatives\nCity Council (Council District 3 only)\n\nUpcoming deadlines \n\nChange of Address: June 8\, 2026\nRegister to Vote: June 13\, 2026\nVote by Mail Application\n\nby mail or online: June 13\, 2026\nin person: June 22\, 2026\n\n\nEarly Voting: June 13\, 2026 –  June 21\, 2026\nElection Day: June 23\, 2026\n\nVoting Info for \n\nNew York City: https://vote.nyc/\nNew York State: https://www.elections.ny.gov/\nOther States: https://apiavote.org/how-to-vote/in-your-state/\n\nVoter Guides in different Asian Languages \nhttps://apiavote.org/how-to-vote/in-language/ \nMultilingual Voter hotline –  Have questions or need help voting? \n\nCall 1-888-API-VOTE  (1-888-274-8683).\nBilingual assistance is available in English\, Mandarin\, Cantonese\, Korean\, Vietnamese\, Tagalog\, Urdu\, Hindi\, Punjabi and Bengali.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/nyc-early-voting-and-election-primary-day/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Election
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T123000
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi + Dim Sum with Sokie Lee
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxing morning of Tai Chi and mindful movement in the park\, followed by complimentary dim sum. \n\n\n\n\nTai Chi in the Park with Sokie Lee\nJoin OCA-NY and Tai Chi instructor Sokie Lee for a morning of gentle movement and mindfulness. An ancient Chinese practice\, Tai Chi combines slow\, intentional movements with deep breathing to support balance\, flexibility\, and relaxation. This one-hour session is open to participants of all experience levels. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for movement\, and check the weather before arriving. In the event of rain\, the program will be held the following day\, Sunday\, June 14. After Tai Chi\, join us for complimentary dim sum and a conversation about OCA-NY’s newest civic engagement initiatives in partnership with AAF Foundation.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/tai-chi-dim-sum-with-sokie-lee/
LOCATION:Madison Square Park\, 11 Madison Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T031822
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SUMMARY:Dragon Boat Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tickets: $10/person. Kids 12 and under and MOCA Family Members free. Limited free tickets for Culture Pass and Cool Culture families. Purchase tickets in advance here! \nTickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event\, starting at 2:30 PM\, if capacity allows. \nThe Museum of Chinese in America is committed to making public programs accessible to the general public regardless of economic background. If the ticket price is preventing you from attending the event\, please contact us. \nKnow Before You Go \nFamily Festivals are bustling events with lots of sights\, sounds\, and aromas. There is limited stroller parking available\, with a staff-operated lift used to reach the restrooms and lower level spaces. We recommend families with sensory concerns join our MOCACREATE events to celebrate the holiday. \nDue to the limited capacity of the museum and efforts to adhere to safety guidelines\, families may have to wait to enter the museum during peak times. \nFESTIVAL SCHEDULE | 节目时间表\nGALLERY ACTIVITIES\, WORKSHOPS\, & MORE! | 工作坊、表演节目和更多活动！ \nPaddles Up! with the United East Athletics Association | 2:30 PM\nDiscover the origins of dragon boat racing and learn what it takes to be part of a dragon boat team with members from the United East Athletics Association. Meet experienced dragon boat racers\, explore authentic equipment\, and how dragon boat racing has evolved over time during this interactive session. \nSweet & Savory Snacks: Zongzi Wrapping with Home Cook Sophia Hsu** | 2:15 – 3:15 PM & 3:45 – 4:45 PM \nLearn why zongzi—delicious rice bundles wrapped in bamboo leaves—are wrapped and eaten together with loved ones during the Dragon Boat Festival. Join home cook Sophia Hsu as she teaches us how to make zongzi (粽子) in the shape of a pyramid. These sticky\, festive treats will leave your stomach and heart filled with glee! \nSophia Hsu was born in New York City’s Lower East Side and raised in Richmond\, VA in the American Chinese restaurant business. Hokkien-Chinese was her first language. English\, Mandarin-Chinese\, and Spanish quickly followed in school. In her free time\, she is a freelance writer\, testing new recipes\, and crafting. \nSweet & Savory Snacks: Zongzi Tasting** | 2:15 – 3:15 PM & 3:45 – 4:45 PM\nTickle your taste buds with a piece of mouthwatering zongzi from one of our favorite spots in Chinatown! \nBe a Kung Fu Dragon Warrior with Master Sherry Zhang | 3:30 – 4 PM & 4:15 – 4:45 PM\nCalling all young warriors! Dive into the world of Kung Fu and embrace the spirit of the Dragon Boat Festival in this family-friendly martial arts workshop led by Master Sherry Zhang. Discover the strength\, agility\, and discipline of the legendary dragon warriors. Ages 5 & up! \nSherry Zhang is a master Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor and the founder of TaiChiSolution Inc. https://www.taichisolution.org/ Starting Wushu training at six years old\, she later became a Wushu athlete. She has over a decade of experience sharing the ancient art of Tai Chi with health professionals in New York City and serves as guest faculty at Sarah Lawrence College as well as faculty at Pacific College of Health and Science. \nMOCAKIDS Storytime: Ready\, Set\, Dragon Boat! \n“快! 快! Kuài! Kuài! Hurry! Hurry!” These are the cheers you might hear at a dragon boat race. Join in on the fun by listening to The Beat of the Dragon Boat by Christina Matula\, singing a MOCA original song\, and taking part in our very own race. Bring your cameras for a special photo opportunity. \nCreepy Crawly Bug Hunt | Meets in Lobby \nSome people consider the Dragon Boat Festival (also called the Double Fifth Festival) to be one of the unluckiest days of the year. Join MOCA on a gallery hunt to drive away the five poisonous pests and protect the museum from bad luck. Be sure to bring your xiāng bāo for good luck!—and a flyswatter! \nTerrific Teams | 2 PM – 5 PM\nWinning a dragon boat race requires everyone to paddle together\, literally! Get your boat racing crew together and try out our team-building games. Work together to make zongzi\, catch the Five Poisonous Pests\, and even more games that are sure to make you laugh…and focus! \nDROP-IN ARTS & CRAFTS\, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 无需预订的艺术及手工活动\, ​​下午 2 点至下午 5 点 \nColorful Climbers\nDo lizards climb ladders? This one can! Show off the bright colors and amazing athletic abilities of the lizard\, one of the five poisonous pests\, by creating your own lizard ladder masterpiece. \nSlithering Snakes \nSnakes might be one of the five poisonous pests\, but this tiny snake friend won’t scare anybody! Use fuzzy pipe cleaners to make a snake in your favorite colors\, then wrap it around your wrist so you’ll have a friend no matter where you go. \nFragrant Fortune\nUse string and a decorative paper cup to make a fragrant sachet or 香包 xiāng bāo that is sure to please your senses! Use it to ward away the five poisonous pests. \nSplash and Swirl Paddle Design with Teaching Artist Yu Rong\nPaint with bubbles! Using bubble solution and liquid watercolors\, decorate dragon boat paddles inspired by the whirling waves of the water. Then contribute to a giant collaborative dragon boat for team MOCA. \nYu Rong is a painter and product designer. She was born in Sichuan and currently lives in New York City\, where she is a teaching artist at the Hope Garden Center and at MOCA. She received her BFA in Product Design and MFA in Painting at Parsons School of Design and NYSS\, but has been practicing art ever since she was a child. You can learn more about her here: www.yurong.work! \nDon’t Rock the Boat  \nDesign a floatable mini dragon boat with corks\, foam\, rubber bands\, and more. Which design will win the race? Test in our mini-pool! \n* While supplies last. \n**Limited capacity.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dragon-boat-family-festival-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Day,Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T213000
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SUMMARY:Mourning the Ming or Mourning the Self?  Writing Dream of the Red Chamber and Reading It Across Time
DESCRIPTION:Since its emergence in the eighteenth century\, Dream of the Red Chamber has been widely regarded as the greatest novel in the Chinese literary tradition. Written over more than a decade by Cao Xueqin under conditions of poverty and without patronage\, the novel was left unfinished at the author’s death. Yet despite censorship\, repeated bans\, and its early circulation only in manuscript form\, it achieved extraordinary vitality among readers and went on to inspire countless adaptations in drama\, film\, and television. \nThis lecture explores how Dream of the Red Chamber has been written\, read\, and reinterpreted across different historical moments. From its early reception as a work of emotional and artistic brilliance\, through the late Qing and Republican debates between allegorical “hidden meaning” interpretations and modern textual scholarship\, to its Marxist readings in the socialist era\, the novel has continually been reshaped by changing intellectual and political climates. \nBy tracing the novel’s transmission history and major interpretive frameworks\, this lecture asks a broader question: how can an unfinished work remain endlessly generative\, inviting each generation to read its own concerns into its pages? In doing so\, Dream of the Red Chamber emerges not only as a literary masterpiece\, but as a mirror reflecting the evolving cultural psyche of China itself.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/mourning-the-ming-or-mourning-the-self-writing-dream-of-the-red-chamber-and-reading-it-across-time/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T031822
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SUMMARY:Makers Market Pop-up
DESCRIPTION:Looking for for a fun event on the weekend?\nJoin us for a curated mini makers market! 👇\n🗓️Date: Sunday June 14\n⏰Time: 12-4 PM\n📍Place: Myrtle Wombat (581 Myrtle Ave.\, Brooklyn) \nFREE ENTRY (RSVP thru link in bio)\nBring a sweet tooth and your doggies if you have 🤗 \nYou can expect:\n@lovecookies.nyc – Unique Asian Fusion Cookies\n@ninetreasurescreamery – Fun Artisanal Asian ice creams\n@zeros_stash – Dental Enzyme Treats for Dogs\n@myrtlewombat – Specialty Convenience Store highlighting Asian staples and small businesses
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/makers-market-popup/
LOCATION:Myrtle Wombat\, 581 Myrtle Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T031822
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SUMMARY:Garam Masala Dating Show: Pride Edition
DESCRIPTION:NYC’s wildest desi live comedy dating show + singles mixer! Watch as a couple embarks on a first  date LIVE in front of an  audience.\n\n\nTwo strangers. One stage. A packed room full of people who came to watch it all go down. \nGaram Masala Dating is NYC’s only live comedy dating show. Every show\, we put a real couple on a blind date in front of a live audience while hosts Surbhi and Wyatt Feegrado play wingman\, roast them\, and try to keep things from going completely off the rails. \nThen it gets interesting. If you’re single and you like what you see\, you can actually steal one of the daters for yourself. Right there. On stage. In front of everyone. \nAfter the show\, we open up the room for a singles mixer so the rest of you can shoot your shot too. \nWhat to expect: \n\nA full live blind date with all the awkward\, hilarious\, romantic moments you’d normally only hear about secondhand\nThe chance to jump on stage and steal a single for yourself\nA singles mixer after the show (yes\, people actually exchange numbers)\nTwo hours of comedy\, chaos\, and genuine connection\nA packed room of 200+ people who are all here because they love a good time\n\nYou don’t need to be single. You don’t need to be South Asian. You just need to show up ready to laugh. \n4 seasons. 40+ shows. 50 million views on our clips. Over 200\,000 followers across platforms. This is the show everyone keeps telling you about. \nDoors open at 5:30pm. Show starts at 6pm sharp. \nDirections: At Top Secret Comedy Club\, 44 Avenue A (East Village). Easy walk from the 6 or F train. \nTicket Information: \n• Early Bird: $15 (Twenty available) \n• General Admission Tickets: $25 \n• Same Day Tickets: $30 \n• Front Row: $35 (Ten available) \nAdditional Information: \n• By attending this event\, you agree to be recorded and consent to the use of the resulting content for promotional purposes. \n• Tickets are non-refundable. \nJoin us for an unforgettable night and see why Garam Masala is the hottest dating show in the city!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/garam-masala-dating-show-pride-edition/
LOCATION:Top Secret Comedy Club\, 44 Avenue A\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T031822
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SUMMARY:AANHPI Civic Engagement: Voting Rights -Post Callais Decision
DESCRIPTION:AAPIP is convening a funder briefing to address what the Callais decision means\, what organizations need\, and where philanthropy can act before 2026 election maps are finalized. \nThe Callais Decision Is Already Redrawing Maps. Here’s What Funders Need to Know \nOn April 29\, 2026\, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that effectively dismantled Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The decision raised the legal bar for challenging discriminatory voting maps\, a standard Congress had explicitly lowered in 1982 because it was too high. \nThe consequences are already in motion. Louisiana halted an active primary election to redraw congressional maps. Alabama\, Florida\, Georgia\, Mississippi\, South Carolina\, and Tennessee have initiated or are actively considering emergency redistricting sessions. The maps being drawn now will likely have an immediate impact on midterm elections\, with longstanding implications for future election cycles. \nAANHPI communities in the South are part of this fight. In Georgia\, North Carolina\, Texas\, and Virginia\, AANHPI voters have helped shift competitive congressional seats. The same legal standard that previously protected Black voters from discriminatory mapping also protected AANHPI voters. Its erosion is a shared and immediate loss. \nRegister\nYou will hear from: \nJohn C. Yang\, Executive Director\, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC on legal analysis of the Callais decision and its implications for AANHPI communities \nChristine Chen\, Executive Director\, APIA Vote on national analysis of impact\, trends\, and where AANHPI communities face the greatest exposure \nAshna Khanna\, Executive Director\, Asian American Advocacy Fund on state-level analysis with a focus on Atlanta and the Southeast \nQuanita Toffie\, Co-Executive Director\, AAPI Civic Engagement Fund on philanthropic strategy\, rapid-response giving opportunities\, and a direct call to action for funders \nThis briefing is designed to give funders specific information\, direct access to organizations with identified funding needs\, and concrete steps to act within the current redistricting window. \nJust 0.34% of U.S. philanthropic dollars currently reach AANHPI communities. Organizations are being asked to scale legal support\, voter education\, and organizing work without the funding to sustain that pace. \nWe hope you’ll join us.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aanhpi-civic-engagement-voting-rights-post-callais-decision/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T031822
CREATED:20260604T115535Z
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SUMMARY:Art Analysis Writing Workshop June '26
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Art Analysis Writing Workshop where we’ll be analyzing short stories\, poetry\, and visual art. In this encouraging space\, we are cultivating an inviting environment for you to hone in on your own unique voice.\n\nABOUT THE HOSTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucy Yu is a writer and multi-disciplinary artist living in Brooklyn\, New York. She is also the owner of Yu & Me Books in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, the first queer Asian American bookstore in New York City. Yu & Me Books specializes in immigrant stories\, writers of color\, and historically marginalized experiences.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrittany Pham is the book club co-host at Yu & Me Books. She’s also an active member of the Instagram book community (“Bookstagram”) and can be found @scienceowlreads.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-analysis-writing-workshop-june-26/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Workshop,Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T223000
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SUMMARY:JAPANESE GRANDMA FUNERAL (A Fringe Fundraiser Show)
DESCRIPTION:Kento the Clown restages his Okinawan grandmother’s funeral with the audience as family—a joyful\, participatory ritual. Fringe fundraiser.\n\n\nKento the Clown restages his Okinawan grandmother’s funeral—with the audience as his family—in this joyful\, participatory ritual about grief\, culture\, and learning to ask for help. Speaking of asking for help\, this performance is also a fundraiser supporting the show’s upcoming Edinburgh Fringe run.           \nKento the Clown missed his Okinawan grandmother’s funeral\, so he’s creating a new one—with the audience cast as his entire family—in this intimate\, participatory clown ritual. This performance also serves as a fundraiser to support the show’s upcoming run at the Edinburgh Fringe.         \nAudience members are invited into gentle\, joyful participation: performing a candy version of hashiwatashi (the bone-passing ritual)\, holding cue cards while Kento performs Macbeth for his grandmother (a former high-school drama teacher)\, and joining small communal gestures throughout the ceremony.           \nBeneath the playful clowning is a deeply human story about a boy raised to be “strong and independent\,” so much so that he never learned how to ask for help. In this imagined funeral\, Obaachan teaches him her final lesson: strength doesn’t mean doing everything alone.              \nWhile it deals with death and family\, audiences leave feeling warm\, included\, and unexpectedly buoyed.              \nKento the Clown is played by Kento Morita\, a Japanese American actor\, clown\, and writer. He originated the role of Actor 5 in Akira Kurosawa Explains His Movies and Yogurt at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company\, and has provided voice work for Marty Supreme and Get Jiro!. Kento is a contributor to The Onion\, and regularly performs at Upright Citizens Brigade\, The Second City\, and other performance spaces around New York.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/japanese-grandma-funeral-a-fringe-fundraiser-show/
LOCATION:Caveat\, 21 A Clinton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T173000
DTSTAMP:20260613T031822
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T233002Z
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SUMMARY:Decision-making for Racial Equity (DRE) Virtual 6/16/2026
DESCRIPTION:Provides a framework that seeks to disrupt dominant forms of decision-making that perpetuate racial bias.\n\n\nSliding Scale Ticket Model \nLearn more about our ticket prices here: https://bit.ly/RFTicketInfo \nIn 2020\, following the murder of George Floyd\, many organizations and institutions realized the need to incorporate racial equity into their practices. However well-intentioned\, many face challenges implementing racial equity across their organizations as too often\, their plans and decisions are made without sufficient attention to racism\, participation from people of color staff and communities\, and deliberate attention to the opportunities to advance equity. \nThe Decision-making for Racial Equity (DRE) training provides a framework that seeks to disrupt dominant forms of decision-making that perpetuate racial bias. Through the use of Race Forward’s Racial Equity Decision-Making Tool (“RED Tool”)\, participants will engage and be guided through building an organization-wide racial equity decision-making practice and culture that centers Black\, Indigenous\, Latinx\, Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander staff and communities.. \nParticipants are asked to attend with other colleagues from their organization to practice working on an actual “choice point” from their real work. A choice point is a specific decision (e.g. program planning\, hiring\, budgeting\, event planning\, service delivery\, grant-making\, etc.)–generally a routine aspect of your core work–where applying a racial equity framework could change actions and outcomes. \nAudience: This training is intended for a general audience from different types of organizations and institutions\, particularly the non-profit sector\, public agencies\, philanthropic organizations\, educational institutions\, labor\, businesses\, and social justice groups. \nLevel: Intermediate \nPrerequisite: Participants are required to first participate in a full day “Building Racial Equity: Fundamentals” training offered by Race Forward. \nTraining Objectives: \nBy the end of the training\, participants will: \n1. Learn and identify ways that dominant practices and patterns of power and decision-making can perpetuate systemic racism\, whether intentional or not \n2. Learn an alternative decision-making framework that centers Black\, Indigenous\, Latinx\, Asian American\, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities and racial equity \n3. Learn how to use the Racial Equity Decision-Making Tool (“RED Tool”) \n4. Identify a Choice Point and practice using the RED Tool \n5. Develop some next steps for applying the RED Tool to everyday work. \n \nTraining Duration: \nThis is a full-day training that includes four modules: \n1. Disrupting Dominant & Racist Decision-Making \n2. Adopting a Racial Equity Decision-Making Framework \n3. Using a Racial Equity Decision-Making Tool (“RED Tool”) \n4. Creating an Equity-Centric Organizational Practice and Culture \nd to urgent requests within 24 hours of receipt. For all other requests please allow up to 2 business days to respond. \n \nFAQ’s \nSliding Scale Ticket Model \nLearn more about our ticket prices here: https://bit.ly/RFTicketInfo \nZoom Use: \nPlease note that you will need to be able to access zoom in order to participate in this training. We are unable to accommodate dial-in only participation at this time. \nWhere’s my access link? \nZoom link and pre-training materials will be sent out a week prior to the scheduled training date via Eventbrite\, noreply@event.eventbrite.com. If you don’t have access to your Zoom link or encounter problems with registration\, please check your spam folder. We encourage all participants to add noreply@event.eventbrite.com to their safe-sender list to ensure that emails are not getting blocked. \nHow do I add an email to my safe sender list? \n\nOutlook\nGmail\n\nIf that doesn’t resolve the issue\, please email the public training team at bre@raceforward.org. We try to respond to urgent requests within 24 hours of receipt. For all other requests\, please allow up to two (2) business days for a response. \nAccess Needs: \nIf you are registering for this event and have any access needs\, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/PjFMZA2bYVkJZH6JA We are currently able to offer ASL interpreters and Live Captioning for our training sessions. \nScholarships: \nWe are offer scholarships to grassroots organizers and community organizations. If you need a scholarship please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/82yieAu8cKBgbhbx9 \nSpace: \nWe have limited space in our virtual training as we believe it is critical for our participants to be able to receive tailored support and coaching throughout the duration of our virtual training session. \nAI Notaking: \nAI notetaking tools are prohibited and will be removed. Participants are expected to rely on traditional methods of notetaking to ensure the confidentiality and security of the training spaces. Please let us know if this presents a challenge around accessibility and we are happy to work with you to find a solution around this. You may submit an accessibility request using this link.  \nFor all other questions\, please email bre@raceforward.org.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/decision-making-for-racial-equity-dre-virtual-6-16-2026/
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SUMMARY:Eddie Huang + Special Guests: Come Undone
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a release event with decorated chef\, director and bestselling author Eddie Huang\, discussing his new novel COME UNDONE.\n\n\nModerating this disussion is Natashia Perrotti and One World Executive Vice President Publisher\, and Editor-in-Chief Chris Jackson. This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store’s 3rd floor Rare Book Room at 828 Broadway on 12th Street. \n  \nCan’t make the event? Purchase a signed copy of Come Undone here. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY: \nStrand Book Store is an ADA compliant venue. The event space is accessible via elevator. \nASL interpretation is available for this event by request only. Please reach out to our events team at events@strandbooks.com by Jun 2 to request. \nPlease ask a Strand employee upon arrival for directions to accessible seating if preferred. \nFor further information on accessibility in this space\, or to make a request\, please contact events@strandbooks.com \n——————————————————————— \nFrom the bestselling author of Fresh Off the Boat comes a subversively funny and surprisingly moving rom-com about a haunted manchild’s twisted search for love. \nHubie lives an exciting life. He hosts a traveling food show\, works with his best friend\, and samples the best the world has to offer. There’s only one problem: his love life. Hubie treats his romantic partners as courses on a tasting menu. His one rule when it comes to love: three months and it’s over. Hubie is no hubby. \nThen he meets Anastasia\, a mysterious woman who seems to share his approach to life—she wants fun\, sex\, and the freedom to depart before dawn. They have chance encounters in glamorous locations around the world—a luxury spa in the Utah desert\, a cliffside hideaway in Jamaica\, exclusive Los Angeles parties—where they party and flirt with electric energy\, but are always with other partners. When they finally connect\, the chemistry is undeniable. Just as they find a way to be together\, the specters of their pasts—the secrets and burdens beneath their carefree exteriors—arise to threaten everything. Will they be able to accept each other fully when they know the full truth? Can they shake off shame\, regret\, and emotional baggage to free themselves to love? \nSharply comic but with hidden depths\, Come Undone is about how we run from love and how it hunts us down.\n“Come for the satirical millennial cringe and over-the-top luxury lifestyle fantasy\, stay for the surprisingly sensitive portrayal of a bombastic\, bighearted Asian American dudebro who risks it all for a chance at the real thing: true love! Exuberantly horny and—believe it or not—absolutely romantic.”—Jean Chen Ho\, author of Fiona and Jane \n\n\n\nEddie Huang is a decorated chef\, director\, and New York Times bestselling author. Owner of the iconic Baohaus\, which ushered in a generation of Taiwanese-Chinese restaurants and launched his career hosting Huang’s World for Vice\, Huang went on to adapt his memoir\, Fresh Off the Boat\, into a critically acclaimed ABC comedy series. He also wrote and directed the Taylour Paige and Pop Smoke film Boogie\, and directed and starred in his second feature Vice is Broke.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/eddie-huang-special-guests-come-undone/
LOCATION:Strand Book Store\, 828 Broadway\, Third Floor\, Rare Books Room\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T160000
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SUMMARY:AANHPI: We’re Here\, We’re Queer Pride Month with with Reggie Gravely and Mai Li O'Keefe
DESCRIPTION:We’re Here\, We’re Queer: Pride Month Edition \nJune LEAP Connect with Reggie Gravely and Mai Li O’Keefe \nQueer and trans people have always been in AANHPI communities\, and vice versa! To transition from AAPI Month in May to Pride in June\, we’ll spend time getting to know pieces of QTAAPI history\, culture\, and organizing. The LGBTQ+ & AANHPI umbrella is huge\, so while we’ll only scratch the surface of the richness of our community\, you’ll leave with ways to stay engaged and support queer and trans folks beyond Pride.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/aanhpi-were-here-were-queer-pride-month-with-with-reggie-gravely-and-mai-li-okeefe/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:History,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T170000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Voting Barriers for Asian American Women
DESCRIPTION:2026 Women’s Collective Office Hours Series:     Voting Barriers for Asian American Women \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the APAICS Women’s Collective for the next installment of the Women’s Collective Office Hours series\, “Voting Barriers for Asian American Women.” As the 2026 Midterm elections approach\, this timely conversation will explore the unique challenges women and Asian American communities face in accessing and participating in the democratic process. \nThe discussion will cover: \n\nResources and tools available to support women and AA & NH/PI voters\nThe growing influence and civic impact of AA & NH/PI communities in elections\nThe potential effects of the SAVE America Act and ongoing barriers such as language access and voter outreach\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\nJessica Jones Capparell\, League of Women Voters\nChristine Chen\, APIAVote\nFajer Saeed Ebrahim\, National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF)\n(Mod.) Annie Nguyen\, APAICS\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage in an important conversation on civic participation\, representation\, and voter accessibility. \nDate: Wednesday\, June 17\, 2026 \nTime: 4:00-5:00 PM ET \nLocation: Virtual on Zoom. The link to join will be sent closer to the event. \nFind more Women’s Collective Office Hours here. \nLearn more about the APAICS Women’s Collective here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/webinar-voting-barriers-for-asian-american-women/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T031822
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SUMMARY:Critical Comparison:  Sanctions on North Korea vs. Iran
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Brewer\, Visiting Professor at King’s College\, London\, on the differences\, similarities\, and trajectories of international sanctions on North Korea and Iran. In conversation with policy director Jonathan Corrado\, Dr. Brewer discusses evolving UN Security Council sanctions\, their utility within larger diplomatic frameworks\, their implementation and circumvention\, and North Korea and Iran’s proliferation and financing strategies for their sanctioned programs. Dr. Brewer was Acting Coordinator of the UN Panel of Experts on North Korea and financial expert of the UN Panel on Iran. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Korea Foundation and our individual and corporate members.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/critical-comparison-sanctions-on-north-korea-vs-iran/
LOCATION:The Korea Society\, 350 Madison Avenue\, 24th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T200000
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SUMMARY:Madhushree Ghosh presents Safar\, with Sayu Bhojwani & Hawa Hassan
DESCRIPTION:Blends memoir and history to explore the role of Punjabi food in fostering community and identity among South Asian refugees and immigrants.\n\n\nP&T Knitwear is pleased to welcome Madhushree Ghosh to celebrate and discuss her new book Safar: Finding Home\, History\, and Culture through Punjabi Food in the American West . \nMadhushree wiill be in conversation with Sayu Bhojwani\, author of People Like Us\, and Hawa Hassan\, author of Bibi’s Kitchen. After the talk\, there will be a book signing. \nThe evening will feature special Punjabi food and drinks: \n\nEach ticket comes with mithai courtesy of Chef Surbhi of Tagmo NYC!\nCome early and grab a drink from the P&T Cafe! We’ll be serving our Safar Chai Special ($6 chai)!\n\nDoors open at 6:30pm with the talk starting closer to 7:00pm. \nTickets and books are available both on eventbrite and at the door. \nABOUT THE AUTHORMadhushree Ghosh is the author of the award-winning culinary narrative memoir\, Khabaar: An Immigrant Journey of Food\, Memory and Family. She has written extensively on food\, social justice\, women in science\, and immigration in The New York Times\, Vogue India\, Washington Post\, Los Angeles Review of Books\, Poets and Writers\, LA Times and others. Her work has been Pushcart-nominated and published in the Best American Essays in Food Writing. Madhushree runs the popular global literary salon and supper club\, KhabaarCo using food to discuss activism\, immigration\, social justice and community in San Diego\, New York\, New Delhi and Oaxaca. Madhushree’s TEDx San Diego talk What Do We Talk About When We Talk About Food highlights San Diego’s East African refugee women farmers of City Heights.An oncology diagnostics executive\, Madhushree’s culinary narrative memoir\, SAFAR: Finding Home\, History\, and Culture through Punjabi Food in the American Westis a reflection of South Asian-in particular-Punjabi migration to the American West transforming food\, travel\, prayer and community\, is forthcoming from Bloomsbury in June 2026. She can be reached at @writemadhushree \n \nABOUT THE MODERATORSSayu Bhojwani is a writer\, advocate and civic entrepreneur who founded and led three groundbreaking organizations\, all focused on advancing belonging and inclusion. Born in India\, and raised in Belize\, she is a proud New Yorker who served as the City’s first Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs. Her TED Talk has garnered over a million views\, and her debut book\, People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy’s Door (New Press\, 2018)\, was described by Kirkus as “an astute appraisal of how the state of American democracy is being preserved by unexpected political newcomers.” Sayu has appeared on CNN\, MSNBC\, and other major outlets\, and maintains the Substack No. 1 Immigrant Daughter. Sayu holds a Ph.D. in Politics and Education from Teachers College\, Columbia University\, and serves on the boards of the Center for Fiction and the North Star Fund. She is writing her debut novel and a nonfiction book on belonging and identity. \nHawa Hassan is a James Beard Award winner\, host of Food Network’s Hawa at Home and Cooking Channel’s Spice of Life\, acclaimed author of In Bibi’s Kitchen\, and founder and CEO of Basbaas\, makers of African-inspired sauces and condiments. An acclaimed speaker and presenter\, Hawa has been covered by major international media including The New York Times\, Vogue\, Vanity Fair\, The Wall Street Journal\, Bon Appetit\, The Seattle Times\, Condé Nast Traveler\, Thrillist\, Ebony\, The Ringer\, San Francisco Chronicle\, Forbes\, The Washington Post\, and New York Magazine. \n \nHousekeeping notes: \n\nThis is a ticketed in-store event with limited amphitheater-style seating.\nDoors open at 6:30pm\, with the talk starting around 7:00pm.\nBooks will be available for purchase at the event.\nCost of a book bundle ticket reflects the total cost of the feature event book (MSRP plus tax). Each book bundle ticket guarantees ticket holders one (1) copy of the feature event book.\nThe talk will be followed by a book signing. Books signed at P&T Knitwear events must be purchased from P&T Knitwear.\nIf you would like a signed copy and cannot attend the event\, we’re happy to take your pre-order. We ship most places!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/madhushree-ghosh-presents-safar-with-sayu-bhojwani-hawa-hassan/
LOCATION:P&T Knitwear Books & Podcasts\, 180 Orchard Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wuhan Clan Ain’t Nuthin’ ta Duck Wit
DESCRIPTION:Stand-up\, comedy rap\, and martial arts collide as Bernice Ye reclaims “Wuhan” with hip-hop swagger and immigrant fire.\n\n\nWu-Tang energy meets immigrant storytelling in a high-octane solo show blending stand-up\, comedy rap\, martial arts\, and multimedia swagger.            \nIn Wuhan Clan Ain’t Nuthin’ ta Duck Wit\, Bernice Ye (aka Godmutha Ye) brings audiences into her fully realized comedic universe — where immigrant survival stories collide with hip-hop energy\, martial arts discipline\, and razor-sharp stand-up.           \nBorn and raised in China and now a U.S. citizen\, Bernice reclaims the word “Wuhan” and turns it into a symbol of resilience\, reinvention\, and power. Through original comedy raps\, physical stage presence\, and immersive LED visuals\, she transforms stories about the one-child policy\, naturalization tests\, UFC obsession\, and cultural whiplash into something bold\, funny\, and deeply human.            \nThis is a show about identity\, ambition\, and building your own clan when the world doesn’t hand you one.        \nBernice Ye is a stand-up comedian\, comedy rapper\, and martial artist known for her explosive stage presence and sharply intelligent storytelling.        \nBorn in China\, she moved to the U.S. in 2004 with $1\,000 and later left a successful tech career at Microsoft and Hulu to pursue comedy full-time. Her work has amassed over 80 million views online\, and she has performed at the New York Comedy Festival\, Laugh After Dark Comedy Festival\, Burbank Comedy Festival (Best of the Fest)\, and San Diego Comedy Festival.         \nHer original comedy rap songs have streamed in over 68 countries\, and she has performed sold-out international shows in Singapore. She is also the creator and producer of live comedy shows including Fine Imports\, Camano Comedy Nights\, and Ultimate Fighting Comedians.          \nOn stage\, Bernice blends humor\, music\, movement\, and vulnerability into a performance style that feels both commanding and completely authentic.              \nAUDIENCE PRAISE      \n“High-energy and hilarious — Bernice keeps surprising you.”          \n“She’s a true all-rounder: comedian\, rapper\, martial artist\, musician\, dancer. You leave lighter\, with her songs stuck in your head.”       \n“Beautifully woven from personal experience… resilient\, sharp\, and universally resonant.”         \n“Mixing jokes\, songs\, and choreography into one of the best live acts I’ve seen.”
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/wuhan-clan-aint-nuthin-ta-duck-wit/
LOCATION:Caveat\, 21 A Clinton Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T133000
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SUMMARY:#RaceAnd DemocracyIs Series :  (Re)Imagining the Next 250 Years
DESCRIPTION:This moment of crisis offers an opportunity to reimagine democracy that is rooted in solidarity\, racial justice\, and co-governance.\n\n\n#RaceAnd Democracy: (Re)Imagining the Next 250 Years. A 5-part webinar series that maps different pathways towards defining what a racially just democracy must look be like in the next 250 years: considering repair and healing\, belonging and justice\, institutional change\, co-governance\, and solidarity. One ticket provides access to all webinars\, including recordings and materials. \n \nDemocracyIs: Repairing Place\, Rebuilding Power June 18th\, 2026 | 11-12:30 PT \nDemocracyIs: Justice & Belonging Jun 23\, 2026| 9am to 10:00am PT \nDemocracyIs: Co-Governing New Futures Jul 1\, 2026|12 to 1:30pm PT \nDemocracyIs: Global Solidarity Jul 16\, 2026| 12 to 1:30pm PT \nDemocracyIs: Cultural and Narrative Change for Multiracial Democracy Jul 30\, 2026| 12 to 1:30pm PT \nThis year’s observance of our country’s 250th Anniversary of Independence calls for us to reflect on how far our communities have come in out fight for racial justice and genuine liberation from systemic oppression. We need to have an honest reflection on the movement’s many wins for racial justice and the recent backlash against these wins. Even before our Independence\, ancestors\, freedom fighters\, and movement leaders have been working and fighting to dismantle systemically racist policies\, institutions\, and culture that have undergirded and marked this country’s founding and existence for the last 250 years. And yet today\, despite our many wins\, structural racism continues to be one of the biggest barriers in achieving our dream of a democratic country where everyone is truly free. \nIn addition\, this call for reflection is because of and against the background of the State’s increasing violent attacks on reproductive and civil rights\, migrant communities\, trans people\, and people of color. This moment in our history calls for us to come together and figure out how we can stop the country’s freefall into autocracy\, the rate of which is the fastest in the world\, that magnifies the impact of structural racism on impacted communities. \nAnd so\,starting Juneteenth\, the commemoration of the end of slavery\, Race Forward will offer a series of opportunities to engage in conversations that examine the relationship between racial justice and true American Freedom. During this time of commemoration\, Race Forward invites all of us to define what democracy is through the lens of racial justice. Only then can we forge a path towards a multiracial democracy that is truly “of the people\, by the people\, and for the people” in the next 250 years. \nStarting on Juneteenth\, Race Forward will be launching a campaign to help us define what a racially just democracy is like: DemocracyIs:(Re)Imagining the Next 250 Years \nCentral to this campaign is a webinar series: #RaceAnd Democracy: (Re)Imagining the Next 250 Years. This 5-part webinar series maps different pathways towards defining what a racially just democracy is for the next 250 years: considering repair\, belonging and justice\, institutional change\, co-governance\, and solidarity.. \nDemocracyIs: Repairing Place\, Rebuilding Power| June 18th 11-12:30 PT\nCarolyn Johnson\, Executive Director\, Black Cultural Zone (Oakland CA) \nWinta Yohannes\, Executive Director\, Albina Vision Trust (Portland OR) \nJT Flowers\, Director of Government Affairs and Communications\, Albina Vision Trust \nParticipants will gain a deeper understanding of the historical connection between the Civil Rights Movement and today’s Black-led community development initiatives\, be introduced to strategies for translating community power into community wealth\, and come away with tools for engaging their own communities\, establishing co-governance decisionmaking tables\, and deploying compelling narratives for land justice. \n \nDemocracyIs: Justice & Belonging Jun 23\, 2026| 9am to 10:00 am PT\nGlenn Harris\, President\, Race Forward \nMichael McAfee\, Chief Equity Officer\, Policy Link \njohn a. powell\, Director\, Othering and Belonging Institute \nThis conversation between Glenn\, Michael\, and john will offer attendees an opportunity to engage with amazing leaders who are shepherding equity centered organizations through these challenging political times of rising autocracy. \n \nDemocracyIs: Co-Governing New Futures Jul 1\, 2026|12 to 1:30pm PT\nRace Forward believes that co-governance between communities and public institutions is necessary for achieving governing power for racial justice. A just multiracial democracy will never be possible if communities do not have access to governing power that influences their material conditions\, choice points\, and overall survival. In a moment when trust in government is at an all-time low due to the many harms perpetuated against our communities\, is co-governance still possible? What does it look like\, and what examples currently exist? \n \nDemocracyIs: Global Solidarity Jul 16\, 2026| 12 to 1:30pm PT\nScot Nakagawa \nThis session will help attendees look at the bigger picture: historical and global trends related to democracy\, autocratization\, and racial justice. Field experts and organizers from other countries fighting against autocracy and for genuine democracy will share insights about how to build democracy. What do historical and global trends tell us about the path forward? Can we reverse the country’s rapid decline into autocracy? Where does our collective hope lie? \n \nDemocracyIs: Cultural and Narrative Change for Multiracial Democracy Jul 30\, 2026| 12 to 1:30pm PT\nNikko Viquiera \nSughey Ramirez \nAutocracy thrives on division and isolation. It is not an accident that opposition actors have taken advantage of the country’s individualist culture to create wedges between impacted communities and movements\, thus making it hard to organize for racial justice and democracy. We need a massive cultural and narrative change that will bring about solidarity against harmful systems. This conclusion of the series will also launch the Cultural Week of Action and bring together performers and artists who will help us reimagine democracy through their genius and creativity.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/raceand-democracy-series-reimagining-the-next-250-years/
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SUMMARY:A4 Unscripted and Immersive Acting Audition Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you an artist looking to sharpen your skills in unscripted and immersive theater? Are you an actor or actress with no experience in this growing expression but are looking for resources on how to audition with confidence? \nJoin A4 and the Disney Talent Casting team for an interactive experience centered on the global performance opportunities available with Disney Live Entertainment.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a4-unscripted-and-immersive-acting-audition-workshop/
LOCATION:Pearl Studios NYC\, 500 8th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000
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SUMMARY:Calligraphy\, Music & Mandarin Meetup – Your Monthly Cultural Escape
DESCRIPTION:Step into a beautiful evening where art\, music\, and language come alive. Each month\, experience captivating live performances featuring some of China’s most iconic instruments — from the graceful guqin (古琴) to the ethereal\, harp-like konghou (箜篌) and the lush\, harmonizing sheng (笙)— performed by talented musicians who bring these ancient sounds to life.  \nAs music fills the room\, slow down and immerse yourself in the serene practice of Chinese calligraphy\, guided by a master calligrapher. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced\, you’ll receive hands-on guidance — all materials (ink\, paper\, brushes) are provided.  \nWant to practice Mandarin? Join our Mandarin Language Table during intermission for a fun\, relaxed conversation with support from our language instructors.  \nEnjoy tea and light refreshments\, meet fellow culture lovers\, and experience a unique night of art and connection in the heart of NYC!  \nNo experience is needed — just bring your curiosity! We can’t wait to share this inspiring evening with you.  \nThis program is in partnership with the US-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/calligraphy-music-mandarin-meetup-your-monthly-cultural-escape/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch | Sisters of a Halved Heart by Nayantara Roy with Dani Shapiro
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE BOOK \nThe electric story of two sisters and an unthinkable betrayal. \nMira Guhathakurta is a poetry editor at a distinguished literary magazine in New York\, a dream job that has given her nearly everything she’s always wanted. And then she reconnects with Jack from college—kind\, funny\, intelligent Jack—and suddenly Mira feels as if she might have found her soulmate. They’ve woven their lives together so thoroughly; all that remains is for Jack to meet her family: her beloved father and dear sister Joy. But when Joy commits an unthinkable act of betrayal\, the sisters are impossibly fractured and their father’s heart is broken. As the sisters navigate their tumultuous relationship and Mira starts over\, it turns out that Joy isn’t the only one who has been—or continues to be—dishonest. \nIn a propulsive story of love and passion and the ultimate pull of family\, Sisters of a Halved Heart examines the lengths we will go to in order to make our own narratives of love work out\, the lies we tell ourselves\, and the ways in which the truth\, often right in front of you\, can be impossible to see.\n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR\n\n\n\n\nNayantara Roy’s debut novel\, The Magnificent Ruins\, was a New York Times Editor’s Choice novel of 2024\, an LA Times Editor’s Pick\, a Washington Post Best Book\, a People Magazine Best Book and an Apple best debut among others. The book is currently being adapted for television.  In 2018\, Roy won the Rick DeMarinis Short Story Prize for her short story\, “8C.” Her plays have been performed internationally\, in the UK and India. By day\, she is the Senior Vice President of Television at Sandbox Entertainment where she acquires and develops original scripted series. She was born in Kolkata and now lives in Los Angeles.\n\n\n\n\n\nIN CONVERSATION WITH\n\nDani Shapiro is the author of eleven books\, and the host and creator of the hit podcast Family Secrets. Her most recent novel\, Signal Fires\, was named a best book of 2022 by NPR\, Time Magazine\, Washington Post\, Amazon\, and others\, and was a national bestseller. Her most recent memoir\, Inheritance\, was an instant New York Times Bestseller\, and named a best book of 2019 by Elle\, Vanity Fair\, Wired\, and Real Simple. Both Signal Fires and Inheritance were winners of the National Jewish Book Award. Dani’s work has been published in fourteen languages and she’s currently developing Signal Fires and Inheritance for feature film adaptation. Dani’s book on the process and craft of writing\, Still Writing\, was recently reissued on the occasion of its tenth anniversary. She occasionally teaches workshops and retreats\, and is the co-founder of the Sirenland Writers Conference in Positano\, Italy.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-launch-sisters-of-a-halved-heart-by-nayantara-roy-with-dani-shapiro/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person
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